Comments on: Heath Ledger and Four Feathers

By: Rajsing

Rajsing — Wed, 27 Jan 2010 23:18:17 +0000

Dear Shakherji,
Its just a suggestion, Can you have a forun dedicated for your fans and general public so that they can share their ideas with you. Or if you already have one then let me know. I am desperate to share a script with you and hope you will definately like it.Its based on a fictional historic war with full of messages.

By: Summerlove

Summerlove — Sat, 23 Jan 2010 02:53:51 +0000

Heath was so young when he played Harry in “Four Feathers”. I watched in amazement at his ability to sink into the part as if he was Harry; as he does so well in all his movies.
I was literally shocked to find out that this movie was not favored at the box office on its debut!! It’s funny that it was one of Heath’s favorite since it wasn’t a box office hit. But then I thought about it….he always liked to act for acting itself and not the glory it sometimes brings.
His talent, smile and….well…he himself will be greatly missed. He had a special talent he brought to the screen and he was a true angel here on earth.

By: Craig McDonald

Craig McDonald — Sat, 11 Apr 2009 16:28:06 +0000

Mr Kapur,
First and foremost, it was a great honour to have worked with you on The Four Feathers. I was the Wounded Captain in the tent scene (which never made it onto the final cut) – my audition took place in Gibraltar.
I would like to know if you have any plans to release a Director’s cut of this movie because i have the script and think that it would be a shame if this did not happen.

By: lina

lina — Tue, 10 Mar 2009 03:48:04 +0000

Mr Kapur
I wish to thank You for writing about Mr Ledger and about him as a man and the person he was.
One night a couple of years ago I turned the tv on and I couldn’t find anything to watch…how I came across a film and decided to watch it even though it had already began at the time(I never watch a film unless from the actual beginning)that I don’t know.But this I know I have never seen a film that made me cry that much,and inspired me to fight for myself and that touched me so deep-the inner battle of the main character -with his greatest fears,his battle with life and for life,for friendship and honour…That night I first saw a young actor called Heath Ledger and I knew that he already is a great man and actor. That Film-The Four Feathers -would stay in my mind always-because of its great message:not to forget what the world has forgotten-the true values in a man’s life.It gave me strength and support for my battles because we all have them,it helped me in the way that I was not alone in my worries and fears.
Thank You for the film-it is a master piece and thank you for writing about Heath -even though I never met him,which I deeply regret,I think that he was unique. A rare,young man but already a great one.He couldn’t act in his roles as Harry or Ennis if he wasn’t a great man of great value and character.There was energy about him in his roles,he was serious about his work and still he was so young.It looks like he wanted to connect to his audience through his roles,and that is why he was such a great actor in my opinion.
I admire his work,he gave a piece of him in every film he starred in-he was a perfectionist, which is rare among young actors,he worked very hard.That is why people that like film miss him as a professional and even though we never met him we miss him as an open,honest,spontaneous and sincere young man with a beautiful friendly smile and magnificent deep voice.

By: Rosa

Rosa — Sat, 17 Jan 2009 15:17:35 +0000

Hi Shekhar, I’ve just completed a tribute that I spent dozens of hours making. I’d really like you to see it…
http://au.youtube.com/watch?v=cTOrXF-LGyI

By: Rosa

Rosa — Mon, 24 Nov 2008 13:12:50 +0000

Dear Shekhar, I’ve just finished watching a Four Feathers tribute on youtube I thought was so brilliant, I just have to share it with you. I hope you don’t mind…
http://au.youtube.com/watch?v=0kJdGjvr6kI
Here’s a list of other fantastic Four Feathers tributes:
http://au.youtube.com/watch?v=01Zp0ezi4-4
http://au.youtube.com/watch?v=MXrGqGoN9zg
http://au.youtube.com/watch?v=k1UF5V9_Ko0
http://au.youtube.com/watch?v=Ia10C8iiCo8
I’ve felt creatively inspired like never before myself in the last couple of weeks and I’d like you to see my latest creation: http://au.youtube.com/user/springrose147.
I have this overpowering urge to express and share my appreciation for this profound effect Heath’s had on my life as best as I can and no amount of time and effort is too much… I am hoping that I have in some way succeeded in helping other people become aware of Heath’s amazing attributes and I hope their souls will be touched like mine has been…

By: North

North — Sun, 26 Oct 2008 21:58:18 +0000

HI Shekhar; I am back online after being offline a few months for a major residence-move. I hope you are well, and working on a new project?
It’s been wonderful reading all the sentiments about Heath, and his career. I saw the Four Feathers too, well before I knew whom Heath was; and loved the film!! Very under-rated in my view; not being in the film profession mind you; but, as an avid film-viewer.. it got a thumbs up from me.. two thumbs up!!
I hear nothing but fantastic things from everyone whom saw Dark Knight thus far!! I have not seen it yet, as we are a really small town, and it’s not on video yet(soon I think??)
What I heard was, Heath’s performance was Oscar-worthy; and that every actor in the film also did a fantastic job with their characters. Being as its one of the highest-grossing films of all time, I greatly anticipate watching it when it hits stores.
I agree with Shari’s letter; which she express’s Heath would go on to acting-greatness; he was taken much too young, much too soon…
always remembered.
North

By: Rosa

Rosa — Sat, 09 Aug 2008 20:05:25 +0000

Dear Shekhar
I felt inspired this morning to express my appreciation of The Four Feathers in a more artistic way. I’ve spent the last thirteen hours working on this tribute as a thank you and a way of honouring your wonderful movie and Heath’s great performance in it. I also made it with the intent to sooth some of the many hearts that are still aching…
I hope you’ll find joy in my creation…
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3ihh0TMpC7M
Warm Regards
Rosa

By: Rosa

Rosa — Fri, 08 Aug 2008 23:16:56 +0000

Shekhar, thank you so much for your prompt response – it was quite a surprise.
I purchased the DVD in Australia and my version is 126 min long (I love all the special features on it, btw). I’ve checked the Internet for the European version, which was listed at 125 min in length. At just over 2 hours it’s still 3 hours short of the original 5 hours I read about in an article. Are there any versions longer than 125 minutes available on DVD? If so, could you please give me an idea where I could purchase one?
I feel honoured to get the chance to directly communicate with you. I really appreciate your openness and generosity. Please do share more stories about Heath. It’s such a pleasure to hear more about him and pure delight when you share your personal experiences.
Thanks again,
Rosa

By: shekhar

shekhar — Fri, 08 Aug 2008 22:18:27 +0000

thank you carolyn for your wonderful words
- and rosa, the film is available on dvd – though I will check for deleted scenes – try and get the eurpean version and not the US one where the censor was really sensitive to sme of the politics of the scene,
glad you have got your spirit back and keep in touch with this blog – we often talk about live and it’s changes,
shekhar